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Advice for ERP Vendors, Integrators, Consultants: Integrate ERP and BI for GREAT Customer Value!

ElegantJ BI

Advice for ERP Vendors, Integrators, Consultants: Integrate ERP and BI for GREAT Customer Value! Every enterprise is cautious about IT investment. In this crazy, competitive business environment, everyone must consider the value, ROI and TCO of technology solutions. If ERP vendors want to market products and services to value conscious clients, they must provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to help the customer achieve business goals quickly and minimize investment.

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Is Your Retail Operation Naughty or Nice?

Domo

If I were starting a retail company today, my first call would go to Santa to sit on my board. Who better to guide a sprouting retailer on production processes, fulfillment and more importantly, customer experience? While Santa may be too busy at the moment to attend to such a matter personally, I think it is worth our time to consider what makes his operation so successful and maybe figure out a way to apply at least one element into our own companies.

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Adding Lean to Agile or Vice Versa: An Interview with Ade Shokoya

Agile Connection

Ade Shokoya has interviewed some of the industry's leading agile experts, and we got the chance to interview Ade himself about the current relationship between agile and lean and the challenges and rewards of being a ScrumMaster in today's software world.

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Making Agile Work for Government: Addressing the Challenges of Agile Adoption

Stickyminds

Erich Knausenberger and Raj Shah examine the challenges of implementing earned value management and program management to implementing agile for government IT. Then, the authors propose a “blended-approach” by which government and other large entities can address these and other challenges.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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CM and ALM for Global Software Development

CMCrossroads

In his CM: The Next Generation Series, Joe Farah writes that there are many reasons that organizations or government agencies use distributed development. Whatever the reason, a software development team, and indeed the entire product team, needs to do all it can to ensure that development proceeds smoothly.

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First BA Café – Our BA Pilot Experiences With Illustrations

Business Analyst Mentor

BA Cafe – Context & Planning Joan Davis, Pete Cohen and I ran the first BA Café (which is a take on the World Cafe) on the 27th April. As.

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Advice for ERP Vendors, Integrators, Consultants: Integrate ERP and BI for GREAT Customer Value!

ElegantJ BI

Advice for ERP Vendors, Integrators, Consultants: Integrate ERP and BI for GREAT Customer Value! Every enterprise is cautious about IT investment. In this crazy, competitive business environment, everyone must consider the value, ROI and TCO of technology solutions. If ERP vendors want to market products and services to value conscious clients, they must provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to help the customer achieve business goals quickly and minimize investment.

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Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data

ElegantJ BI

Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data I recently joined a cross-functional team to recommend a business intelligence solution, improve planning and better predict results using objective metrics. Our company owns businesses in several industries and wanted to eliminate guesswork and accurately plan and measure results across all businesses.

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Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data

ElegantJ BI

Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data I recently joined a cross-functional team to recommend a business intelligence solution, improve planning and better predict results using objective metrics. Our company owns businesses in several industries and wanted to eliminate guesswork and accurately plan and measure results across all businesses.

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Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data

ElegantJ BI

Don’t Use a Row Boat to Navigate Oceans of Data. I recently joined a cross-functional team to recommend a business intelligence solution, improve planning and better predict results using objective metrics. Our company owns businesses in several industries and wanted to eliminate guesswork and accurately plan and measure results across all businesses.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed!

ElegantJ BI

OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed! Every time I go to a technology conference, I hear the same refrain. “No matter how flexible a software solution is, there are things that are specific to my industry that it will not satisfy.” Regardless of your industry, the need for enterprise business intelligence is undeniable.

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OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed!

ElegantJ BI

OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed! Every time I go to a technology conference, I hear the same refrain. “No matter how flexible a software solution is, there are things that are specific to my industry that it will not satisfy.” Regardless of your industry, the need for enterprise business intelligence is undeniable.

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OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed!

ElegantJ BI

OK, So Your Industry Is Unique! You Can Still Use BI and CPM to Succeed! Every time I go to a technology conference, I hear the same refrain. “No matter how flexible a software solution is, there are things that are specific to my industry that it will not satisfy.” Regardless of your industry, the need for enterprise business intelligence is undeniable.

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When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally!

ElegantJ BI

When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally! Nearly every business is considering, or has already implemented, a Business Intelligence (BI) solution. BI solutions are designed to provide transparency and enable performance management. But, if you really want to leverage BI and gain a competitive advantage, you should consider whether your BI solution provides timely, clear data integrated from every possible data source within the organization and is a useful tool for every organiza

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Business Valuation Software: Free Guide to Valutico Platform

Explore our free guide to Valutico, the platform that revolutionizes automated report generation, offers access to 1 million M&A transactions, enables quick benchmarking, and streamlines the entire valuation process. With Valutico, you gain access to: 30-Minute Valuations: Rapidly producing accurate results. 3TB of Financial Data: The expansive data you need at your fingertips.

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When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally!

ElegantJ BI

When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally! Nearly every business is considering, or has already implemented, a Business Intelligence (BI) solution. BI solutions are designed to provide transparency and enable performance management. But, if you really want to leverage BI and gain a competitive advantage, you should consider whether your BI solution provides timely, clear data integrated from every possible data source within the organization and is a useful tool for every organiza

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When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally!

ElegantJ BI

When it Comes to BI, Your Team Should Take it Personally! Nearly every business is considering, or has already implemented, a Business Intelligence (BI) solution. BI solutions are designed to provide transparency and enable performance management. But, if you really want to leverage BI and gain a competitive advantage, you should consider whether your BI solution provides timely, clear data integrated from every possible data source within the organization and is a useful tool for every organiza

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Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road

ElegantJ BI

Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road My business doesn’t stop when I’m out of the office. If I want to make my boss happy, I have to be able to respond quickly and accurately to every question and issue, so I need complete access to business information no matter where I am! Mobile access to business intelligence can mean the difference between a strong market position and lost revenue.

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Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road

ElegantJ BI

Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road My business doesn’t stop when I’m out of the office. If I want to make my boss happy, I have to be able to respond quickly and accurately to every question and issue, so I need complete access to business information no matter where I am! Mobile access to business intelligence can mean the difference between a strong market position and lost revenue.

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road

ElegantJ BI

Mobile BI: Stay On Track On the Road. My business doesn’t stop when I’m out of the office. If I want to make my boss happy, I have to be able to respond quickly and accurately to every question and issue, so I need complete access to business information no matter where I am! Mobile access to business intelligence can mean the difference between a strong market position and lost revenue.

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With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World!

ElegantJ BI

With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World! Last year I attended a business conference. You know the kind – they are designed to show you new ways to manage your business and to remind you that there are always new opportunities for success and business growth. One of the speakers regaled us with tales of how business intelligence OLAP analysis could help us effectively and objectively manage and measure our success.

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With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World!

ElegantJ BI

With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World! Last year I attended a business conference. You know the kind – they are designed to show you new ways to manage your business and to remind you that there are always new opportunities for success and business growth. One of the speakers regaled us with tales of how business intelligence OLAP analysis could help us effectively and objectively manage and measure our success.

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With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World!

ElegantJ BI

With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World! Last year I attended a business conference. You know the kind – they are designed to show you new ways to manage your business and to remind you that there are always new opportunities for success and business growth. One of the speakers regaled us with tales of how business intelligence OLAP analysis could help us effectively and objectively manage and measure our success.

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Data-Backed Secrets for Minimizing Discounts & Maximizing ROI Post-Holiday

Use data to turn one-off holiday shoppers into repeat buyers and effortlessly drive more sales throughout the year. Our guide will give you an in-depth understanding of what triggers your customers to buy and breaks down campaign examples from leading B2C brands.

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Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer!

ElegantJ BI

Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer! As business people, we’re faced with decisions every day and they aren’t limited to what kind of latte to buy, what to have for lunch. I’m talking about the real strategic, operational and tactical decisions that drive business success. In today’s fast paced market, there is no room for error. But, how do you achieve true Business Intelligence and analyze information without employing an army of analysts and IT staff?

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Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer!

ElegantJ BI

Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer! As business people, we’re faced with decisions every day and they aren’t limited to what kind of latte to buy, what to have for lunch. I’m talking about the real strategic, operational and tactical decisions that drive business success. In today’s fast paced market, there is no room for error. But, how do you achieve true Business Intelligence and analyze information without employing an army of analysts and IT staff?

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Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer!

ElegantJ BI

Decisions, Decisions! BI is the Answer! As business people, we’re faced with decisions every day and they aren’t limited to what kind of latte to buy, what to have for lunch. I’m talking about the real strategic, operational and tactical decisions that drive business success. In today’s fast paced market, there is no room for error. But, how do you achieve true Business Intelligence and analyze information without employing an army of analysts and IT staff?

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The Sad Tale of Jodi and Her Restrictive BI Solution

ElegantJ BI

The Sad Tale of Jodi and Her Restrictive BI Solution Last year, my friend, Jodi acquired a BI solution. Unfortunately, web access from outside the company walls was a sort of Rube Goldberg affair. You remember Rube! His cartoons depicted complex gadgets performing simple tasks in convoluted ways. BI access from outside your company network should not be fashioned after Rube!

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The Young BA

This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.

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The Sad Tale of Jodi and Her Restrictive BI Solution

ElegantJ BI

The Sad Tale of Jodi and Her Restrictive BI Solution. Last year, my friend, Jodi acquired a BI solution. Unfortunately, web access from outside the company walls was a sort of Rube Goldberg affair. You remember Rube! His cartoons depicted complex gadgets performing simple tasks in convoluted ways. BI access from outside your company network should not be fashioned after Rube!

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A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win!

ElegantJ BI

A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win! If you’re a baseball fan, you probably think a Balanced Scorecard is one that puts the best team on the field and combines great hitting with great pitching. If you’re an IT pro or tech geek, you know that a Balanced Scorecard is an important part of any Corporate Performance Management solution – one that will help your company to objectively assess, manage and improve its business, achieve a competitive edge, improve revenue and make accurate an

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A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win!

ElegantJ BI

A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win! If you’re a baseball fan, you probably think a Balanced Scorecard is one that puts the best team on the field and combines great hitting with great pitching. If you’re an IT pro or tech geek, you know that a Balanced Scorecard is an important part of any Corporate Performance Management solution – one that will help your company to objectively assess, manage and improve its business, achieve a competitive edge, improve revenue and make accurate an

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Spread Your Data OR Pull it All Together? The Answer is Simple!

ElegantJ BI

Spread Your Data OR Pull it All Together? The Answer is Simple! I think the term ‘spreadsheet’ is appropriate! Oh, there was a time when spreadsheets were considered cutting edge. They were the preferred and, sometimes, the ONLY way to analyze data. You could copy and paste or download data into a spreadsheet to sort information and make business decisions.

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Facilitate Risk Management for Medical Devices within Azure DevOps

In this whitepaper, we will describe how to facilitate risk management for medical devices directly in Azure DevOps. In particular, we will focus on how manufacturers can achieve ISO 14971 compliance and overcome key challenges in the process.